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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.42, 264.84 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.42, 264.84 and 167.94 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.42 : 264.84 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.42/264.84 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.42x = 264.84 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.42x = 44,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,477.23/192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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